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Canvas Print : A Coventry voter casts his vote in the 1959 General Election at Cheylesmore polling
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A Coventry voter casts his vote in the 1959 General Election at Cheylesmore polling
A Coventry voter casts his vote in the 1959 General Election at Cheylesmore polling station. 8th October 1959
Arthur Cooper
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
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Media ID 21685918
© Mirrorpix
Ballot Boxes Democracy Elections General Election Men Only Polling Station Three People
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the evocative image of a Coventry voter casting his ballot in the 1959 General Election at Cheylesmore polling station, captured by renowned photographer Arthur Cooper. This Memory Lane Print brings history to life with its vivid colors and textured finish, making it a unique and captivating addition to any home or office space. Relive the past and add a touch of nostalgia to your decor with this stunning canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured by Arthur Cooper, we are transported back to the 1959 General Election in Coventry. The image showcases a significant moment of democratic participation as a Coventry voter casts his vote at Cheylesmore polling station on the 8th of October, 1959. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and importance. Three individuals are depicted, highlighting the exclusivity that characterized elections during that era - men only were allowed to exercise their voting rights. The central figure, dressed impeccably in a suit and tie, stands tall before the ballot boxes. His face reflects determination and conviction as he carefully places his vote into one of them. Surrounded by wooden booths adorned with political posters, this polling station serves as both a physical space for civic engagement and a symbol of democracy itself. It reminds us of the power each individual holds to shape their nation's future through their choice at the ballot box. Cooper's expert composition captures not only the historical significance but also evokes nostalgia for an era when politics played out differently than today. This print from Memory Lane Prints offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon our shared democratic heritage while appreciating how far we have come since those times.
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